Stephen Richard Allen

Stephen Richard Allen obituary, Huntsville, AL

Stephen Richard Allen

Stephen Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 22, 2022.
Stephen Richard Allen, 69, passed at his residence on Sunday, June 19th 2022. Steve was a Decatur native and graduate of Decatur High School class of 1970. He is proceeded in death by Bruce Haywood Allen (father), Dora Caudill Allen Brock (mother), and Patsy Allen Peebles (sister). Steve is survived by his two daughters, Katie (Allison) Doyal and Robin (Stefan) Brzezinski, three grandchildren, and wife Wanda Stricklin Allen.

An avid history and movie-buff, Steve grew up on Oak Street and spent his adolescence frequenting the Princess Theatre on 2nd Ave and working at Crump Camera Shop formerly on Bank Street. Upon graduating college, he began an over four decade long career at Cook's Pest Control where he retired in 2014.

If you met Steve, there is a chance you also met Donald Duck. Never shying away from the chance to make others laugh, those who knew Steve remember his ability to use humor to connect and inspire thousands of trainees over his 40+ years with Cook's.

In addition to his sense of humor, Steve was known as a collector of antiques, movie posters, autographs, and comic books. A passion which showcased him on television shows such as American Pickers and Auction Kings.

Favorite pastimes of Steve's included driving around Decatur's Historic Districts, watching Alabama football, coaching his daughter's softball teams, being a grill master, and a daily supporter of local businesses such as City Caf? and Big Bob Gibson's. Steve was incredibly sentimental, and enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories of yesteryear to his children and grandchildren.

In keeping with Steve's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Steve could make light of almost all situations, finding joy in bringing others to tears with laughter. A fond memory was always the unpredictable response you would get after telling him, "I love you."

As a man of faith, Steve was not afraid to enter into rest. His love for his mother, Dora, guided him even until the end saying, "I'm going to see my momma."

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May 5, 2025

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June 16, 2023

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Jerry Banks

May 5, 2025

Steve Allen was a very good influence in my life, always there to encourage you and never let you get down, many laughs, Steve is greatly missed

Gary Vaughn

June 16, 2023

Simply, was one of the truly good guys!

Gary Vaughn

July 1, 2022

Steve was truly one of the good guys! I met Steve over 40 years ago at the Memphis Film Festival. He and his family were always a joy to see at the Festival. He will be missed and my condolences to his family.

Harris Lentz

June 27, 2022

Very sorry for your loss... It was always a pleasure to see Steve at the Memphis Film Festival and had asked about him at the most recent one in June. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to talk with.

Leon Vincent

June 27, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Nicole Gaines

June 23, 2022

Dear family, I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. I've only known your father since 2006. My grandmother had stroke at 94 years old. Up until that point she was still driving, living on her own, and doing her door to door ministry even up to and including that day. But from that point forward, she was never able to walk or care for herself again. She remained in her own home, with care, until her death two years later. Steve Allen (and Wanda) would come over to visit my grandmother every Friday night and Saturday night for 3 hours at a time so that my husband and I could have some of the weekend alone together. Those nights were the highlight of my grandmother's last two years of life. Of course he would have her laughing. But not only that, he would get her to talk and recall memories and he would listen to her (even though most would never give her the chance to talk as the stroke delayed her responses, and her voice was weak and slurred). He would study the Bible study lessons, the Watchtower, with her for the study meeting. And they would sing the songs that were to be sung at the Sunday meeting. I'll never forget his unexpected kindness and the respite it provided for me, knowing she was not just being visited (her caretakers were there as well) but was with someone who treated her like family. It was always a hoot to get to be in the car group with him during the door to door ministry as well. It was not hard to love Steve Allen. We will all miss him.

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Denice Ising

June 20, 2022

So sorry to hear about your Dad. You are right in saying he always loved making people laugh. Your Dad was a Godly man and he loved the Lord. I´m sure his precious Mother was right there with him guiding him up the stairs to Heaven. May our Lord wrap his loving arms around you both as you grieve your earthly Father. He will be missed by many

Robin

June 20, 2022

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